Job summary
Heart, Lung and Critical CareClinical Group
Locum Consultant Radiologist - 12 month post
Location - Harefield Hospital
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Radiology to join a successful and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team providing the full range of diagnostic imaging procedures for our own patients and those of neighbouring hospitals. This is a post for a Locum Consultant in Radiology (whole-time) based at Harefield Hospital, which provides a 12 month locum cover in order to provide additional support to the rest of the team in delivering a successful lung screening programme on the Harefield site. This additional post also supports the delivery of the increasing service within all imaging modalities.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Paras Dalal, Cross-site Director of Radiology on tel: 01895 823828 , email: ([email protected]). Alternatively, you can contact, Medical Recruitment team on 020 7351 8688.
Main duties of the job
The principal role of this post is to provide clinical services in Radiology, working closely with 4 other radiology consultant colleagues.
The post holder will be responsible for delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients being seen through the imaging department.
A suitable post holder will engage in clinical research in imaging.
Applicants are required to be fully registered Medical Practitioners and must be on the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility at the time of interview.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals are renowned for excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiothoracic disease and highly rated for research and teaching. Already the largest UK postgraduate specialist heart and lung centre with sites in Chelsea and Wimpole St, London and Harefield, Middlesex with Harefield Hospital being one of UK's largest heart and lung transplant centres. Our Heart, Lung and Critical Care Group within Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust expands our services to additional specialist Hospitals including St Thomas' and Guy's Hospitals, as well as community and other services.
We strive to develop our staff both personally and professionally to ensure that our patients get the first-class service that they deserve. Applicants should have demonstrated the ability to advance a service that is already internationally renowned. In addition to clinical service, you will contribute to research, teaching and audit and you will be eligible for honorary academic status at King's College or Imperial College London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an additional post for a Locum Consultant in Radiology (whole-time) based at Harefield Hospital site of the Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients being seen through the Radiology department.
To provide clinical services in Radiology at Harefield Hospital.
To engage in clinical research in imaging at a level in keeping with the 5* research rating of Kings College London.
To supervise and deliver clinical and technical education in cardio-thoracic radiology, and to maintain the international teaching profile of the Trust.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate commitment to training and research especially, but not exclusively in the field of imaging.
The post holder will participate in the delivery of a lung screening programme on this site and work closely with the other North West London sites
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- On the Specialist Register of The GMC or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCR or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- MRCP or FRCS or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Teaching skills
- Ability to conduct clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to conduct research and teaching at national level skills and computer literacy
- Ability to initiate & supervise research
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in cardio-thoracic imaging
- Experience in PET-CT
- Experience in interventional radiology
- Research experience and contributions to major professional conferences
Desirable
- Experience of departmental management including personnel and budgetary management
- Experience in a national screening programme
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harefield Hospital
Hill End Road
Uxbridge
UB9 6JH